Kyle Stackpole
PV Sports Beat
After all the practices and games over the last four years, the
seniors had one final chance to shine on their home field.
They went out with class, defeating Indian
Hills 9-4 on Senior Day at Pascack Valley High School.
The seniors were honored before the game, receiving one
final applause before they attend college in the fall. Each was announced
individually, walking across the middle of the field with their parents. It was
a fantastic moment all around, showing that hard work and determination really
does payoff.
As for the game itself, it wasn’t always easy for the Indians. Although Kevin Illian scored in the first minute and the offense had plenty of shots on goal, they only held a 2-0 lead after the first quarter.
As for the game itself, it wasn’t always easy for the Indians. Although Kevin Illian scored in the first minute and the offense had plenty of shots on goal, they only held a 2-0 lead after the first quarter.
Indian Hills made it even closer, pulling within one goal halfway through the second. Junior Mike Buldo Licciardi
scored with a minute left to give Valley the momentum and a 4-2 lead at the break.
The key moment for Pascack Valley was in the third quarter.
Juniors Nick Sunseri, Mike Buldo, and Kevin Illian all scored goals to make it 7-2 heading into the fourth. After playing poor in parts of the first half, the Indians showed their true
colors after intermission.
The fourth quarter wasn’t one of much importance as Valley
coasted to a 9-4 victory. The game ended with a roaring applause from the
crowd, showing their appreciation for the seniors one last time.
The offense was extremely balanced for Pascack Valley as
Illian led the charge with 3 goals while Sunseri, Buldo, and Farinelli added 2 goals each. Junior Nick Soravilla played a big role as well, dishing out 3 assists
for the now 13-3 Indians.
After going undefeated at home and winning the first league
title in school history, each of the 15 seniors have to feel proud in what they
have accomplished.
“Oh man it felt great
knowing we finished it off with a win,” said captain Mike Vicchio, “and 11/14
at the X is great as well.”
Although it may seem like it, the season is still not over.
Valley plays Wayne Hills on Tuesday before taking their chances in the state
tournament.
No matter how many games this team plays, these players will
always be remembered in the school community as the team that made Pascack
Valley lacrosse relevant.
“I feel like I left what I needed to on that field,” added
Vicchio, “but I wish it didn’t have to end.”
Everything does come to an end eventually, but there is one
thing the Indians can do to extend the inevitable.
That is to keeping winning.
And these seniors know how to do that pretty well.
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